498. Alastair Reacts to Starmer-Mandelson Turmoil
How should the government and politics as a whole respond to the latest revelations about the scale of Epstein's influence, and Mandelson's abuse of power? If Starmer goes, who and what comes next? Do... Continue8 February 2026
Posted by Alastair Campbell
174. Taking On Europe’s Last Dictator: The Fight Against Lukashenko and Putin
How did Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya go from being a housewife to leading a Belarussian government in exile? How did Aleksandr Lukashenko become the last dictator in Europe? Why was Segei, Sviatlana’s h... Continue6 February 2026
Posted by Alastair Campbell
497. Is Trump Plotting Regime Change in Iran? (Question Time)
Is Trump deliberately wielding chaos as a negotiating tactic with Iran? When did it become acceptable for world leaders to openly interfere in each other's elections, as seen with Orbán's internation... Continue5 February 2026
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell’s diary: Trump’s lies are trashing the dollar
Economic facts are catching up with the political untruths of the Trump administration... Continue
4 February 2026
Posted by Alastair Campbell
496. Mandelson’s Disgrace: How Epstein Poisoned Our Politics
What do Peter Mandelson's ties to Jefferey Epstein reveal about the influence of the rich and powerful in British politics? Why did so many prominent figures continue associating with and supporting J... Continue3 February 2026
Posted by Alastair Campbell
173. The man Putin can’t silence: Bill Browder and sanctioning Russia
How did the “biggest capitalist in Eastern Europe” become the primary target of the Russian state? Why was Bill Browder’s friend Sergei Magnitsky killed in Russian prison? Why did Putin really s... Continue2 February 2026
Posted by Alastair Campbell
495. Terror in Minnesota: The Putinisation of America (Question Time)
*This episode contains content that may not be suitable for younger listeners* What do the killings of protesters by ICE in Minnesota reveal about the state of democracy and truth in the Trump era? I... Continue29 January 2026
Posted by Alastair Campbell
494. Carney’s Trump Fightback and the Starmer-Burnham Fallout
Can the 'middle powers' escape Trump's grip and build a world beyond American and Chinese dominance? What is the 'Board of Peace' and why is Trump its chairman for life? Is Starmer’s ‘control-frea... Continue28 January 2026
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell’s diary: Heckling Trump in Davos
The Orange Man Boy’s speech was so full of lies that I had to do something. But as a former US vice president told me, it’s probably not the best way to deal with him... Continue
28 January 2026
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell is a writer, communicator and strategist best known for his role as former British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s spokesman, press secretary and director of communications and strategy. Still active in politics and campaigns in Britain and overseas, he now splits his time between writing, speaking, broadcasting, charities and consultancy.